Long Mo said it calmly, but the coldness on his face left no doubt about the truthfulness of his words.
As soon as these words were spoken, the patriarch was the first to nod in approval.
"Long Mo is right."
He looked at Yin Cang and said with a deliberately stern face:
"Jiaojiao has spent so much resources and energy to raise you for so long, and you haven't repaid her yet, and you want to leave? No way, you should stay in the tribe obediently."
He had never seen such a stupid cub.
Yin Cang was touched, knowing that the clan leader said this on purpose for his own good.
He looked at Hu Jiaojiao and Long Mo. Hu Jiaojiao smiled and nodded at him. Only then did he not mention leaving the tribe again.
He just clenched his fist and said seriously:
"Chief, I will repay Aunt Jiao and the tribe!"
"That's better." The patriarch snorted, and the blush on his face caused by anger finally faded a little.
He didn't really want Yin Cang to repay him, but he sincerely wanted Yin Cang to grow up well like the other cubs in the tribe, without having to carry these heavy things.
As the patriarch, this is not his purpose.
If he can't even protect a cub, then he has no use for being the clan leader.
Hu Jiaojiao thought of what Elder Bai Xiong had just said, and said to the clan leader cautiously:
"Chief, the orcs that came today are probably the same group as those from yesterday. I don't know how many accomplices they have. They can't break into our tribe for now, but I'm worried about the Yuehu tribe..."
The two tribes are so close to each other and often have exchanges, so it is easy for the other side to set its sights on the Yuehu tribe.
They have to protect Yin Cang while ensuring the safety of the two tribes.
After hearing what Hu Jiaojiao said, the clan leader nodded seriously.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "Don't worry, I will send an orc to inform Hu Lin and tell him to be careful of these orcs."
With the tribe leader's words, Hu Jiaojiao felt more at ease.
Hu Lin is also the leader of a clan. He is experienced and capable, so she doesn't need to worry too much.
After the patriarch finished speaking, he immediately went to give orders on this matter.
Hu Jiaojiao also went back with Long Mo and Yin Cang.
When we got home, the cubs were looking around eagerly in the yard.
After all, they are "family" who have lived together for such a long time. Although they don't say it, they are very concerned about Yin Cang's affairs.
"Mom, you're back!"
As soon as he saw Hu Jiaojiao, Long Yao immediately ran over and grabbed Hu Jiaojiao's clothes.
A few cubs followed closely behind.
"Why are you back so early? Aren't you going to the river to fish?" Hu Jiaojiao touched Long Yao's head lovingly and asked gently.
Long Yao shook his head, glanced at Long Mo who was standing behind Hu Jiaojiao with a stern expression, and did not dare to ask.
But his eyes were rolling around, hovering between Yin Cang and Hu Jiaojiao.
The kids behind him all had the same expression as Long Yao.
Seeing the mischievous looks of the cubs, Hu Jiaojiao couldn't help laughing and saw through Long Yao and the cubs' thoughts at a glance.
"It's hot outside, let's go back inside and talk."
As soon as she spoke, the kids looked happy and quickly followed her into the house.
The mung bean soup that I served before going out had already cooled down.
Long Mo took out the bowls, first served one to Hu Jiaojiao, and then served one bowl to each of the cubs.
While drinking mung bean soup, Hu Jiaojiao told the cubs what had just happened after getting Yin Cang's permission.
When they heard that Yin Cang's tribesmen were coming to find him, the cubs obviously pursed their lips and looked at Yin Cang nervously.
"Brother Yincang, are you leaving?" Long Yao couldn't help asking with a look of reluctance on his face.
Long Zhong looked at Yin Cang with some excitement, "They abandoned you for so long, and suddenly they want you to go back. They must have bad intentions. You don't really want to go back, do you?"
Although Long Zhong's words were not pleasant to the ears every time, he always hit the nail on the head.
"The third brother is right. They want you to go back probably for other purposes." Long Xiu rarely spoke.
Long Yu also had a tense face, but he didn't say anything. He looked at Hu Jiaojiao and Long Mo, who were as calm as usual, and soon relaxed.
Mother and father are so calm, they must have already made a plan.
Looking at the concerned eyes of the cubs, Yin Cang couldn't help but feel warm in his heart.
He didn't answer and subconsciously looked towards Long Linger first.
But Long Linger just looked at him with a pair of clear eyes. She said nothing, but it seemed like she had said everything.
Yin Cang felt his heart tighten and quickly replied, "I'm not leaving."
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Long Ling'er's watery eyes curved, "I knew Yin Cang would definitely not leave."
At this moment, Yin Cang began to be glad that he did not make a decision that he would regret.
Fox Jiaojiao also smiled gently:
"Yin Cang will not leave, we are a family."
The nervous expressions on the kids' faces gradually faded.
Long Yao clenched his fists angrily, "If I had known that those orcs bullied Brother Yin Cang's family yesterday, Xiao Wu should have hit them a few more times to avenge Brother Yin Cang!"
"That's right. Next time I see them, I will smash their heads into pieces." This time, Long Zhong did not go against Long Yao, but stood on the same front with him.
Seeing that the cubs have such a good relationship and are so united, Hu Jiaojiao feels very relieved.
She hugged Long Mo's arm and said tenderly, "No matter what dangers there are in the future, we will bear them together."
"Okay." Long Mo's eyes reflected Fox Jiaojiao's pretty smile. He couldn't help but curl his thin lips and responded in a low and mellow voice.
…
the next day.
Moon Lake Tribe.
"What? There are orcs bullying delicate cubs? Who is so brave!!"
After Hu Lin heard the notification from the orcs sent by the tribe leader, he immediately frowned and asked in a loud and stern voice.
He listened hastily and didn't finish. He only heard the words "Jiaojiao, cub, leaving". He thought that an orc wanted to snatch the cub from Jiaojiao.
"It's not Long Yu and the others, it's the cub adopted by Hu Jiaojiao, Yin Cang." The orc hurriedly explained again.
“Oh, it’s Yin Cang…” Hu Lin finally calmed down a little, but his expression was still not good.
Yin Cang is also his beloved cub!
Due to Yin Cang's complicated background, most orcs didn't know about it, and Hu Lin only knew that Yin Cang was abandoned.
After hearing the whole story, Hu Lin became even angrier and angrily scolded the Bai Xiong orc.
"This group of shameless orcs, Jiaojiao raised the cubs so well, and they want to go back. How can they be so shameless!"
The orc was also filled with righteous indignation. After listening to his scolding, he continued to remind him:
"Chief Hu Lin, the tribe leader said that they might set their sights on coming to the Yuehu Tribe, so the Yuehu Tribe should be careful. If they come, don't take them in."
They are willing to take in kind orcs, but not this group of scum.
"Okay, I understand." Hu Lin nodded carefully. He was never careless about matters concerning the tribe.
As soon as he finished speaking, a fox orc with an anxious look ran in from outside.
"Chief, there is an orc outside who claims to be the leader of the White Bear tribe and wants to see you!"